August 24th-30th 2026

 

WCF EXHIBITORS, 

THE 2026 Exhibitor's Handbook is here!

Reminders:
Poultry Pullorum Clinic at the WCF Fairgrounds: Thursday, July 16th from 10 am to 1 pm.
Rabbit Tattoo & Showmanship clinic:  July 9th from 5pm to 7pm ($3.00 fee)

OWNERSHIP
For All Youth, livestock animals must be registered in the individual youth's name (NOT the farm name) by June 15, 2026.

For all Open Class Livestock Exhibitors, the ownership date of all livestock must be
by July 15, 2026.

There are NO PAPERS PENDING! 
Make sure that you plan accordingly and do not wait until the last minute to Register your animals or Transfer the registration of your animals.

LEASE PAPERS
LEASE PAPERS are due to CCE Office located at 101 Main Street, Argyle, NY,  by MAY 31st 2026 before 4:30pm.

New for 2026:
Poultry & Rabbit arrival traffic pattern.
Poultry & Rabbits will be checked in from the vehicles.
For Livestock Stall/Pen Request ~ Exhibitors will have to complete Dept. 00: STALL/PEN REQUEST for each species.
List of All Non-Animal Exhibits: Dates, Time, & Location
List of All Animal Exhibit Arrival Dates, Times, Location, VET Check, and Check-In Locations & Times
Description of what happens at VET Check & Check-In
Information about Showmanship & Herdsmanship
YOUTH DEPARTMENT is as ONE UNIT with ALL Sections

RABIES VACCINATIONS
All livestock must receive a RABIES Vaccine at least 14 days before the arrival on to the fairgrounds and not more than 365 days before arrival onto the fairgrounds.
The Washington County Fair uses the universal date of Arrival as Sunday, August 23rd, therefore the LAST DAY that an animal can get their RABIES Vaccine is August 9, 2026!

Entries OPEN June 15, 2026

Entry Deadlines:
Last day to be POSTMARKED is Wed. July 22nd.
Last day to be HAND DELIVERED to Entry Office is Fri. July 24th by 6pm
Last day to be SUBMITTED ONLINE is Mon. July 27th by midnight


If you have questions, please call the Entry Office at 518-692-2464.